On October 18, the Dexter Bearcats won both on the football field and off the football field. Money raised during fundraising activities at Dexter High School, as well as all other school buildings in the district was added to the Touchdown Sponsor donations.
With their combined efforts, they were able to raise $2,700 for 18Fore Life. This money will go to those who receive a cancer diagnosis to help them in their fight to TACKLE CANCER!
The Varsity football cheerleaders and players would like to thank the generous sponsors and the entire Dexter School District for helping make this event a success! Thank you to the 2024 Bearcat Touchdown Sponsors: Keith Richard with Brem Insurance, Ryan and Ariel Lee with Ryan’s Diesel, and Jason Comfort and Brandon Barnes with Bearcat Transport.
Photo provided by Dexter High School.
Marlie Hatton and Cameron Bell spoke at the Rotary Club about their time at Missouri Girls and Boys State which is held each year for students entering their senior year. The event is held at Lindenwood University - St. Charles and is in its 84th year.
The Rotary Club sends one girl and one boy to State. Cameron Bell had the opportunity to attend Boys State. He had the privilege to be on the City Council and voted on several city ordinances. He also attended a commerce class where he learned about business in America and how the economy works together as a whole.
"This opportunity given to me by the Rotary Club was amazing and I can't thank them enough," stated Bell. "I learned a lot about government and how it works."
Marlie Hatton attended Missouri Girls State also held at Lindenwood University this past summer.
She discussed her time at Girls State with the Rotary Club as they sponsored her to attend.
"I mentioned how I was in the school of Journalism and media because I plan to minor in journalism in college," stated Hatton. "I was in Covington City in the county of Price. I was the city's treasurer and I also ran all the finances for MGS Journalism team. I was on my county's council where I voted on different laws and such."
She got to meet Governor Mike Parson which she felt was pretty amazing and got to hear so many great speakers throughout the week.
Her city actually had three state officials speak by the end of the week, the Governor, Secretary of State, and State Treasurer. They also had some senators.
"This experience was truly life changing and I will forever recommend everyone going into their senior year to do this," commented Hatton. "I also got to meet some people that I know will be lifelong best friends. I just will forever be grateful that I got to go and experience everything there. There was a lot to offer and I took full advantage of experiencing everything there. I only got 4 - 5 hours of sleep each night, but it was truly rewarding."
"The experience that the Rotary Club gave me was amazing and I can't thank them enough," concluded Hatton..
The 32nd Annual Fourth of July Patriotic Parade for Kids will be held on Thursday, July 4th at 10:00 a.m.
This annual parade will begin at the corner of Elm and Vine streets in downtown Dexter, across from the License Bureau with the Dexter Fire Department leading the way.
The youngsters guided by Uncle Sam (aka Jason Banken) will gather on the steps of the U.S. Post Office on Stoddard Street to salute the American Flag with the Pledge of Allegiance. They will sing a few patriotic songs and pose for those everlasting photos and videos. (ShowMe Times will be there!)
The parade will follow its traditional route down Elm Street to Stoddard Street with kids on bicycles, tricycles, wagons, scooters, golf carts, on foot or in strollers. You may even see a few patriotic dogs in the parade.
The parade will get moving again, east down Stoddard Street to Poplar Street, where it will turn south at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) back to Vine Street and turn west returning to the Bankens' front yard where they will be treated to lemonade and a small snack.
The "just for kids" parade was started by Janice Barney, Lisa Greer and Jean Rahm. The parade leadership has passed to a new generation, as Kristina and Jason Banken, now host the holiday parade each year. The Banken family began hosting the parade 17 years ago, and have continued to build upon the Independence Day tradition.
Children are invited to participate. They may walk or bring their bikes and other means of transportation for the parade. Parking will be available for grown-ups in the city parking lot on Vine Street across from the Dexter Municipal Building
Walter P. Rushing, U.S. Navy Veteran, was quite surprised on Thursday afternoon when he received an Untied States Flag flown over the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington D.C.
Dee Loflin, owner of the ShowMe Times, knew about the US Flag Program and contacted Mike Schoelhamer, Constituent Services Specialist, with Jason Smith's office, to get a special flag for Dexter's move beloved Veteran.. Smith is the 8th Congressional District of Missouri in the US House of Representatives.
Mr. Rushing is moving to Tennessee to be with his two daughters and their family.
He was in the United States Navy and if you have ever been in his apartment it's like walking into a mini war museum. He has quite the collection.
On Friday evening at 5:30 p.m. the public is invited to drive by, honk and waive at Mr. Rushing. It will be his last time waiving those American flags in Dexter. You may also stop by and sign his banner!
Thank you Mr. Rushing for all the memories and making us smile each and every day!! The students on the buses will miss you very much! You are truly the most Patriotic Veteran of Dexter!!
IV Salon and Spa had their grand opening and ribbon cutting in downtown Dexter.
They are located at 201 E. Stoddard Street, just across from the U.S. Post Office.
To contact them you can message on Facebook or call 573-614-7175.
They offer a luxurious blend of beauty treatments and unparalleled customer service! Their place is beautiful!
The owner is Rachel Murphy.
